noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
clayey; clay-like; argillaceous
Describes soil, ground, or material that contains a lot of clay and is sticky or heavy. Often used in gardening, geology, and construction contexts.
The soil around here is clayey and drains poorly.
In clayey land, it is difficult for crop roots to spread.
Compound of 粘土 (clay) and 質 (quality, nature).